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Stem cells to fight brain diseases say Cambridge scientists

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Monday 24 Feb 2014 4:05 AM

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Sufferers of serious brain diseases could one day be helped by stem cell treatments , according to scientists at Cambridge University.

Scientists at the University hope to be able to use the regenerative power of stem cells to treat major brain conditions such as Parkinsons and Huntingtons disease.

Their findings are expected to be revealed at the Cambridge Festival of Science next month.

Robin Franklin, the newly appointed Professor of Stem Cell Medicine, will be discussing his research into central nervous system regeneration and the possibility of treating multiple sclerosis.

He said: The brain, although capable of unmatched feats of adaptability, is generally considered to be an organ that is very poor at mending itself after injury.

However, one particular type of brain cell, called the oligodendrocyte the cell that makes the myelin wrapping around nerve fibres can be regenerated when lost in disease by the brains own stem cells.

By studying in the laboratory how brain stem cells generate new oligodendrocytes it has been possible to identify ways in which this important regenerative process might be achieved in the clinic, offering the

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District announces science fair winners

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CASPER -- On Saturday, Feb. 1, approximately 100 students from Casper Classical Academy, Poison Spider, St. Anthonys Tri Parish School, Douglas, Wheatland, Verda James, Sagewood, Manor Heights, Pineview, Midwest, University Park, Excell Academy, Paradise Valley Christian, and children who are home schooled in grades 6 through 12 participated in the District & Regional Science Fair at Verda James Elementary School in Casper.

The competition routinely attracts some of the most gifted and talented students who will represent several scientific disciplines, such as biochemistry, physics, medicine and health, and engineering.

A panel of more than 25 trained judges evaluated the projects and determined scores based on strength of presentation and comprehension of subject matter. Cash prizes were awarded to outstanding participants in the Regional Fair, and the top placing student scientists will advance to the Wyoming State Science Fair.

The first and second place cash prize winners in the Regional Science Fair were:

Animal Science: 1., Decker Anderson, Wheatland; 2., Megan Lovitt, Douglas.

Behavioral and Social Sciences: 1., Emily Wright, Wheatland; 2., Bailee Wistisen, CCA.

Biochemistry: 1., Abram Hansen, CCA; 2., Rachel Battershell, Wheatland.

Cellular: 1., Bastian Hansen, CCA.

Chemistry: 1., Chandra Frank, St. Anthonys; 2., Meghan Dean, St. Anthonys.

Computers: 1., Sam James, CCA; 2., Brandon Florence, CCA.

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Functional Brain Imaging in Psychiatric Disorders – One Minute Medical School – Video

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Niveditha Bhaskarla USMLE Step 1 = 76 GPA = 3.50 – American University of Antigua, AUA – Video

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Integrative Approach to Treating Menopause : Discussion with Dr. Jeanne Shiffman – Video

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